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Sometimes all it takes

“Sometimes all it takes is a moment. The briefest smile, a whispered word, a heartbeat, the tingle of a touch, to change everything, anything, or maybe just whatever thing you’ve always wanted. Amanda Ricks Hope you’re having a good day.

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Sometimes you need to burn bridges (Quote)

Sometimes you need to burn bridges (Quote)Read More

Advice to yourself (Quote)

“Maybe we should write words of encouragement to our older selves not our younger selves.” A little quote for #WednesdayWisdon.

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Before 2020 leaves let’s do some Christmas

In one form or another, I’ve been doing this blogging thing for almost a decade. Wow, where did the time go, but more importantly, where are the million followers I was hoping to amass? Just kidding. Over the years, despite many changes in my life and starting my own business, I’ve kept this blog going. …

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Your inspiration is as unique as you

The thing about inspiration is that it is so transient. It is completely dependent on the who, what, where, and how the recipient is, at that moment. – Amanda Ricks 2020

Your inspiration is as unique as youRead More

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Maybe it’s time to decide

So, maybe it’s time to decide. Is this the life you want to live? Is this the person you want to love? Is this the best you can be? Can you be stronger? Kinder? More compassionate? Decide. Breathe in. Breathe out. Decide. -Amanda Ricks As part of my current reassessment of my life, including all …

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Sometimes we need

Sometimes we need to step out of our public space. We need to fix our broken things, mend our worn things, and take care of all the stuff we call, me. – Amanda Ricks

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Once in your life, you will find someone

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that …

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Making a difference (Quotes included)

Lately, I’ve been thinking about making a difference, or positive impression, in the world. Not a lofty, change the world thing, but rather, have I made a difference to those in my life. Have I and will I leave my corner of the world a tiny bit better? I’ve even been considering how I can …

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Some people never change – Quote 2

In 2014 we shared a quote called Some People Never Change. Surprisingly that quote became very popular and even inspired me to write a post about why some people never change. Today, I’m sharing an updated version of the original quote. Let’s see if this one catches on as well.

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It’s time to start believing in yourself

“Every second you use to focus on what other people are thinking of you, is a second where you are not believing in yourself.” It’s time to focus and believe in YOU!

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Sitting with the past

Sometimes you have to sit with the past a bit before you’re ready for that next step. – Amanda Ricks    

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